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$26 Million offered for Jore Corp

POLSON (AP) — A major tool manufacturer filed an offer with U.S. Bankruptcy Court late Thursday to buy Jore Corp.’s assets for about $26.3 million, said Jore pres ident Gerald McConnell. By the Associated Press…

Value-added’ still has elusive meaning

There’s a lot of talk nowadays about Montana’s need to produce value-added products from its basic agriculture commodities. By JIM GRANSBERY Of The Gazette Staff The precise definition of value-added, however, can be elusive, as…

Stick to ag as strength, Lewistown officials told

LEWISTOWN — Agriculture was the predominant topic Tuesday as more than 100 Fergus County leaders gathered at the Pine Meadows Golf Course for the Fergus County Economic Summit. By BETH BRITTON Tribune Business Editor "Agriculture…

New study helps local tourism firms fight cost misperceptions

Local tourism officials are hoping to convince Canadian tourists that a trip south of the border won’t break the bank. By William L. Spence The Daily Inter Lake That’s been a tough message to sell…

State firms seek global markets

CardioPak has already taken its first steps onto the global business dance floor. The Billings-based company has found better prices for raw materials from India and has already exported some of its prepackaged surgical supply…

Growing ‘creative class’ key to city’s economic growth, study says

Houston ranks seventh nationally in potential for economic growth, measured by its development of a "creative class," according to an analysis of more than 250 cities. By ROMA KHANNA Copyright 2002 Houston Chronicle The city’s…

U of M Forestry school accuses Victor Industries of lying

A Missoula company in trouble with the federal Securities Exchange Commission has now run afoul of the University of Montana School of Forestry. By Michael Moore of Montana Lee Newspapers In mid-March, Victor Industries issued…

Butte’s ‘informatics’ discipline garners $400,000

The partnership between Montana Tech and St. James Healthcare received a $400,000 boost from the federal government, it was announced Monday. By Gerard O’Brien of the Montana Standard The money will be used to help…

Gateway Development gets interim executive director

David Davidson is stepping in on Monday as the interim executive director of Gateway Economic Development Corporation, filling the shoes of Lynn Robson until a permanent director is found. By CHRISTINA QUINN, IR Business Writer…

Great Falls Chamber of Commerce is taking care of business

It’s been six months since Rick Bourne assumed the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Tribune Business Editor Beth Britton sat down this week with…

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